SHOOT UP Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

shoot (up)

verb

Definition of shoot (up)

as in to soar

to rise abruptly and rapidly gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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Southern California will face its hottest day of the year Wednesday as temperatures soar into the triple digits across much of the region and forecasters warn that dangerous heat will continue through Thursday.

— City News Service, Daily News, 15 July 2026
The Golden State Valkyries are the WNBA’s hottest team, having won a franchise-record seven consecutive games to soar to near the top of the league’s standings.

— Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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The legislation reflects the complexity of the crisis, combining a total of 47 proposals aimed at increasing housing supply, reducing costs and expanding access to affordable homes.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
On average, Google says this new data should increase your backup size by 40 MB.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

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On the very next pitch, first baseman Willson Contreras rocketed a ball over the left field wall for a three-run homer, giving the Red Sox a 5-3 lead.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Within the first minute, a Belgian charged down the field and rocketed the ball toward the goal; the keeper, Matt Freese, had to dive for the save.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 7 July 2026

Definition of rocket

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